HEATER SAFETY
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance
directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
3. The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, DO
NOT let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use
handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers,
clothes, and curtains at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from the front
of the heater and keep them away from the sides and
rear.
4. DO NOT run cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover
cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord
away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped
over.
5. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundry areas and similar indoor location. NEVER
locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.
6. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is
used by, or near, children or disabled persons, and
whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
7. DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an
electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
8. DO NOT operate heater with a damaged cord or plug,
or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to
manufacturer for examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustment, or repair.
9. A heater has hot and arcing, or sparking, parts inside.
DO NOT use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or
flammable liquids are used or stored.
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